Nevada: Election Tools, Deadlines, Dates, Rules, and Links

Nevada voter registration

• Voter registration deadlines

  • In Person: 28 days before Election Day (or same-day registration during early voting or on Election Day).
  • By Mail: Postmarked 28 days before Election Day. If you miss this deadline, you may be eligible to register during early vote or on Election Day.
  • Online: 5 days before Election Day. If you miss this deadline, you may be eligible to register during early vote or on Election Day.

• Election day registration

  You may register to vote in-person at the polling place either during early voting or on Election Day. You must show a valid Nevada driver’s license or identification card at the polls to vote. If the identification does not have your current address, you must also show proof of residency.

• Voter registration rules

  To register in Nevada you must:

  • Be a citizen of the United States;
  • Have attained the age of 18 years on the date of the next election;
  • Have continuously resided in the State of Nevada, in your county, at least 30 days and in your precinct at least 10 days before the next election;
  • Not currently be serving a term of imprisonment for a felony conviction;
  • Not be determined by a court of law to be mentally incompetent;
  • Claim no other place as your legal residence.

• How to register to vote in Nevada

  1. Use our Register to Vote Tool to fill out the National Voter Registration Form.
  2. Sign and date your form. This is very important!
  3. Mail or hand-deliver your completed form to the address we provide.
  4. Make sure you register before the voter registration deadline.

• Registering with felony status

  If you have been convicted of a felony and have questions about whether you can register to vote, visit Restore Your Vote to determine your eligibility.